Nov 04 Watch 6:00 The role of cryptocurrency in financing terrorist organizations By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn Shortly after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a virtual currency exchange in Gaza that it said had facilitated transactions for Hamas using decentralized digital currencies. Former federal prosecutor Ari Redbord joins Ali Rogin… Continue watching
Nov 04 Analysis: How Biden’s new executive order tackles AI risks, and where it falls short By Anjana Susarla, The Conversation The set of guidelines for artificial intelligence that the White House unveiled on Oct. 30 shows that the U.S. government is attempting to address the risks posed by AI. However, it leaves unresolved the issue of comprehensive data privacy legislation. Continue reading
Nov 03 Supreme Court will rule on ban on rapid-fire gun bump stocks used in the Las Vegas mass shooting By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices said Friday they'll hear arguments next year over a gun bump stocks regulation the Justice Department implemented after the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. Continue reading
Nov 03 Labor marker remains resilient despite slower job growth last month By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Last month’s job growth, though down sharply from a robust 297,000 gain in September, was solid enough to suggest that many companies still want to hire and that the economy remains sturdy. Continue reading
Nov 02 FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A New York jury has convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of fraud charges. The 31-year-old California man was convicted Thursday in Manhattan federal court by jurors who rejected his testimony that he didn't defraud customers. Continue reading
Nov 01 WATCH: Biden touts new economic opportunity in rural America during Minnesota visit By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian, Associated Press The president announced more than $5 billion in spending, largely in rural areas, that will go toward better adapting agriculture to climate change, as well as expanding high-speed internet access and improving local infrastructure. Continue reading
Nov 01 WATCH: Jerome Powell holds briefing after Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press At a news conference after the meeting, Chair Jerome Powell suggested that the Fed was edging ever closer to the end of its rate-hiking campaign. Continue reading
Oct 31 India-led alliance set to fund solar projects in Africa in a boost to the renewable energy transition By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press An alliance of nations that push for more solar power worldwide are set to announce nearly $35 million for projects such as mini grids and rooftop installations, mainly in Africa, according to the group's director general. Continue reading
Oct 31 U.S. wages rose at a solid pace this summer, posing challenge for the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Wages and benefits grew at a slightly faster pace in the July-September quarter than the previous three months, a benefit to workers that also represents a risk to the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation. Continue reading
Oct 30 Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says By Associated Press The agency says consumers should stop using the products immediately and avoid purchasing any found in pharmacies and other stores. Continue reading